[PapaBear3625]

Another possible compromise might be to only use convict labor for public-works projects, to eliminate the profit motive entirely and really focus on the whole “debt to society” angle.

Public employee unions, and construction unions, would scream. other than that, I think it's a great idea. Teach the prisoners construction skills, get them to work filling in potholes and such.

[kevkrom]

I’m all for banning unionization of public employees by Constitutional amendment, if it takes that much to get it done.